Terry Haggerty's 1961 Gibson L-5 CES Sunburst Archtop Electric Guitar, Serial #38028.. ...

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Terry Haggerty's 1961 Gibson L-5 CES Sunburst Archtop Electric Guitar, Serial #38028.
This 1961 Gibson L-5 CES in sunburst finish is a well-preserved example of Gibson's premier archtop electric guitar. It features its original PAF pickups. The original frets show minimal wear, and the finish has only minor blemishes, including light scuffing and dings. There is a patch on the bass side upper bout from a moved strap button. The gold plating exhibits normal wear, as seen in the photos. The guitar comes with original paperwork and a hang-tag. The original case is included, though one latch is missing, and a case cover is provided for added protection.
Originally belonging to Terry Haggerty of the Sons of Champlin. "That was a real famous guitar around here in Marin County because of the Sons of Champlin, which was the very biggest band going [in the area] by a lot," Larry Cragg says. "Haggerty was the big star of the band and he played this L-5 through two Twin Reverbs turned really, really loud so it fed back like crazy because it's a hollow body guitar." Cragg addressed the issue by adding sound posts underneath the bridge, a mod that can be easily reversed by the future owner.

7.4lbs. Original hard case included. Condition: Very Good.
The Dave Westerbeke Collection

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